Threads let you respond directly to a message in a channel, keeping the replies, images, and other files organized neatly in a single, threaded conversation. Threaded replies and their files stay connected to the original message, and only those who have contributed to or are following the thread will be notified.

Replies to a thread don’t distract from a channel's main flow of conversation. This helps things carry on seamlessly without disruption. But, if a wider audience would benefit from seeing your reply, you can also post it in the channel. 📢

Tap the Start a thread icon (or [number of] replies if one is already in progress).

Check the box to the left of Also send to #channel.

Compose your message.

Tap the paper plane icon to send.

Tap the message or file you'd like to reply to, then tap Start a thread.

Check the box to the left of Also send to #channel-name.

Compose your message.

Tap the paper plane icon to send.

Follow a thread

When you start or reply to a thread, you'll automatically get updates of new replies in the All Threads view. If you don't have anything to add just yet, you can manually follow the thread to stay in the loop:

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Hover over a message or file you’d like to follow.

Click the More actions icon.

Select Follow thread from the menu to receive notifications for all new replies.

Tap the message or file you’d like to follow.

Tap the More actions icon.

Tap Follow Thread.

Tap the message or file you’d like to track.

Tap the More actions icon at top right.

Tap Follow message.

Tap the message or file you’d like to track.

Tap the More actions icon found under the original item in the thread.

Tap follow this thread.

Note: If you @mention a member in thread, they will automatically begin following the thread and be notified of all new replies. They can choose to unfollow, if they like.

Unfollow a thread

Sandals Naked Womens Open Sam Fabric Casual Toe Natural Binx Edelman 5 Circus by Slide If you don't want to receive notifications of new replies, you can unfollow a thread:

Threading vs. sharing messages. Threads work best when you want to keep your response connected to the original idea or file. Sharing a message is best used to rekindle past conversations or highlight specific messages from one channel to another.

Threads are sticky. When you share a message or a message containing a file, any threaded replies will be shared along with the item. This keeps the conversation about the original item ready and accessible.

Avoid hiding info in threads. A thread's discussion won't appear in a channel's main view unless you share your reply with the channel. If other members would benefit from seeing your message, share it in channel rather than in a thread.

Threads are courteous. They help keep channels focused and prevent active discussions from becoming derailed. But, if you want others to see your reply in a thread, send it to the entire channel just like a regular message in Slack.